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Winegard/Acer Phase III Triple LNB Dish

The following installation manual for the Winegard/Acer Phase III Triple LNB dish is
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Introduction Safety Information

Your DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish antenna is designed for use Local building and electrical codes (NEC) require the
with up to four independently operating DIRECTV Receivers, antenna and the coaxial cables to be connected to a
Along with your receiver User Manual, this guide will provide grounding electrode. Improper installation may seriously
the information you'll need to successfully install and operate damage the equipment or the building, as well as cause
your DIRECTV System. Throughout the manual, the DIRECTV injury or death to you. For your own safety, follow these

Multi-Satellite Dish antenna will be referred to as the "antenna," important safety rules or contact a licensed inspector or

electrician in your area for assistance:

For best results, we suggest you read carefully through these
pages first before beginning installation. The guide is intended .If you will be mounting your antenna in a location where it
for an individual experienced in performing the various tasks will be difficult or dangerous to view the attached bubble
described, including: level (see page 6), use a small mirror or plumbing level

instead. DO NOT risk falling

.Determining an antenna location with a good southerly

view of the satellites .Perform as many functions as possible on the ground
.Climbing a ladder and working on your roof .Do not install the antenna on a rainy, snowy or windy day
.Observing safe working practices around heights and .Make sure there are no people, pets, etc. below when you

electrical hazards are working on the roof
.Determining if there are water pipes, gas lines or wiring .Watch out for power lines which may be overhead,

hidden near where you may drill underground and/or hidden behind walls, keeping safely clear

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.Routing coaxial cable(s) through foundation, wall,

d fl tt.' t . II The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ruled

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that a local government or homeowner's association may not

.Safely lifting and securing the 20-lb. antenna assembly prevent the installation of satellite antennas one meter or

.Grounding the antenna and cable(s) as recommended sma"er in diameter, unless legitimate safety restrictions such

in the National Electric Code (NEC)* .' as fire codes are in effect. Call FCC tel: [phone];

FCC Web sites at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/satellite.htmi or

NOTE: If you don't feel completely comfortable with these http://www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/otard.htmi for more information.
tasks, simply contact the store where you purchased the
system for information on having your system installed by

a local authorized DIRECTV installer, DIRECTV~ programming is sold separately. To activate DIRECTV

programming, please call 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288).

More programming information is also available at DIRECTV.com.

Activation of programming may be subject to credit approval and

requires valid service address, social security number and/or

major credit card. Deposit or prepayment may be required. In
some areas, programming may be provided by members or
affiliates of the National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative.

*NEC is published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park,

Quincy, Massachusetts. 02269-9101 and may be available at your local public library.

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Tools Required Steps for Installation -

7/16" Nut Driver In the following pages, you'll find step-by-step instructions for:

[==~Jr:[J=:::=O 8 Determining Coordinates for Aiming Antenna page 4

0 Finding Suitable Antenna Site page 5

Adjustable Wrench

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G Assembling/Adjusting Antenna on Ground page 7

Screwdriver (Phillips) 8 Attaching Antenna to Mast page 7

c===n:o:::=~ 0 Routing RG 6 Cable(s) page 8

0 Grounding Cable and Antenna page 8

Magnetic Compass

G) 0 Attaching LNB to Antenna page 9

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Troubleshooting Check List for Initial Installation page 11

Loss of Signal/Rain Fade page 12

I/'/' /' /' /' /' /' /' /' /' /' /,) Installation with Long Cable Run page 12

Optional Accessories (not included)

Typical installation kits (sold separately) include:

.Mast base mounting hardware
.RG 6 coaxial cable(s) with F connectors
.Grounding hardware, grounding wire, wire clips, etc.

.6" plumbing level

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